Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

This Controls Engineer role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing control systems for advanced HVAC and air handling equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through production and manufacturing release, with significant visibility to engineering leadership and cross-functional teams. The position offers the opportunity to shape automation logic, improve product performance, and influence future product design and innovation within a stable, growth-oriented organization in the DFW area.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for HVAC and air handling equipment using Schneider Electric platforms.
• Create and modify PLC-based automation logic, including ladder logic and function block programming, to support equipment operation and automation.
• Develop detailed wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, assembly instructions, and test plans to guide manufacturing and ensure product quality.
• Build user interfaces and dashboards for system monitoring, diagnostics, and control to enhance usability and visibility into system performance.
• Support product development from initial concept through manufacturing release, collaborating closely with engineering and production teams.
• Conduct troubleshooting and validation testing of control systems to identify issues, verify performance, and ensure reliable operation in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to identify and implement design improvements that enhance functionality and manufacturability.
• Ensure control systems comply with applicable electrical and safety standards, including UL, NEC, and CSA requirements.

Essential Skills

• Professional experience in controls engineering or automation, working with industrial control systems.
• Experience working with HVAC equipment or similar electromechanical systems in an engineering or automation capacity.
• Strong experience in PLC programming, including ladder logic and function block programming for industrial controls.
• Experience with Schneider Electric control platforms for developing and implementing automation solutions.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as BACnet and Modbus for integrating HVAC and building automation systems.
• Schneider PLC experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita Falls, TX.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

company will provide benefits

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita Falls,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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